The Young Philadelphians
“Guilty secrets. Shocking scandals. All in a day's work for one Philadelphian lawyer.”
Synopsis
Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
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Paul Newman
Anthony Judson Lawrence
Barbara Rush
Joan Dickinson
Alexis Smith
Carol Wharton
Brian Keith
Mike Flanagan
Diane Brewster
Kate Judson Lawrence
Billie Burke
Mrs. J. Arthur Allen
John Williams
Gilbert Dickinson
Robert Vaughn
Chester A. 'Chet' Gwynn
Otto Kruger
John Marshall Wharton
Paul Picerni
Louis Donetti
Robert Douglas
Uncle Morton Stearnes
Frank Conroy
Doctor Shippen Stearnes
Adam West
William Lawrence III
Richard Deacon
George Archibald
Helen Jay
Floozy
Al McGranary
Judge
Herschel Graham
Juror (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- James Gunn
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- The Young Philadelphians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Sherman
James Gunn, Richard Powell
Ernest Gold
Harry Stradling Sr.
William H. Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
Vincent Sherman
Director
William H. Ziegler
Editor
James Gunn
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Philadelphians
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What is The Young Philadelphians about?
Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
Who directed The Young Philadelphians?
The Young Philadelphians was directed by Vincent Sherman.
Who stars in The Young Philadelphians?
The principal cast of The Young Philadelphians includes Paul Newman, Barbara Rush, Alexis Smith, Brian Keith, Diane Brewster.
When was The Young Philadelphians released and how long is it?
The Young Philadelphians was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Philadelphians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Philadelphians was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is The Young Philadelphians based on a book or true story?
The Young Philadelphians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Powell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Philadelphians?
The Young Philadelphians holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).